Over ₹1 Crore Opium, Smuggled Cigarettes Seized in Assam
Assam Police seize 1.2 kg opium & smuggled cigarettes worth over ₹1 crore in Karimganj. Two arrested in major crackdown on cross-border smuggling.
Assam Police seize 1.2 kg opium & smuggled cigarettes worth over ₹1 crore in Karimganj. Two arrested in major crackdown on cross-border smuggling.
Punjab Police's STF makes a major drug bust, recovering 5 kg of heroin near Tarn Taran. One suspect arrested in the cross-border smuggling operation. Read the full details.
Hisar district in Haryana continued its battle against narcotics in 2024 with over 1,100 arrests. Explore the police crackdown, new smuggling trends, and the ongoing societal challenge.
Chennai police arrested two men in Gummidipoondi for smuggling red sandalwood and gutka from Andhra Pradesh. Details on the seizures and ongoing investigations here.
Customs AIU at Surat Airport seizes 3.11 kg cannabis worth Rs 3.11 crore from a woman arriving from Bangkok. This marks the second such case in a week, raising concerns about the airport becoming a transit hub for international drug smuggling. Read more.
BSF recovers 12 kg heroin near Amritsar's Indo-Pak border. The narcotics, packed in 12 packets, were found in a farming field. Investigations are ongoing, but no arrests have been made.
Davangere Police crack down on an interstate drug network from Rajasthan, arresting four and seizing narcotics. Read the full investigation details here.
In a major operation, BSF and Punjab Police seized 12 kg of suspected heroin near the Amritsar border. Two arrested. Read details of the cross-border smuggling attempt.
Chandigarh police have launched a major offensive against narcotics, registering 732 NDPS cases since 2020. The crackdown has seen assets worth Rs 15 crore frozen. Read the full story.
Thick winter fog on Punjab's 553-km Indo-Pak border creates security challenges. BSF adapts with tech, sniffer dogs, and patrols, recovering 278 drones and 388 kg heroin this year. Read how forces counter the seasonal threat.
Punjab Police nabs army deserter Rajbir Singh near Nepal border with heroin & grenade. He is accused of espionage for Pakistan and conspiracy in Sirsa police station grenade attack. Details inside.
Sashastra Seema Bal personnel intercept major smuggling attempts in Madhubani, recovering Nepali currency & liquor. One woman arrested. Details inside.
Amritsar police dismantled a narco-smuggling ring, arresting three and seizing 4.5kg heroin and a pistol. The gang used drones and social media for cross-border operations from Pakistan. Read the full investigation details.
Haryana Police busts an international drug smuggling network, arresting a key accused from Punjab. The gang used drones to smuggle narcotics across the India-Pakistan border. Read the full details of the operation.
Punjab Police arrested three individuals and seized 5.5 kg of heroin in a significant drug bust in Tarn Taran. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat narcotics smuggling in the state.
US President Donald Trump announces plan to classify fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, citing nearly 330,000 American deaths. Read the full story for details on the crackdown.
A man from Andhra Pradesh, previously jailed in Pakistan, was detained near Bikaner trying to cross back. He claims he fell in love with a woman in a Pakistani jail. Read the full story.
Border Security Force troops thwart a cross-border smuggling attempt, recovering 6.6 kilograms of heroin near Amritsar. Read about the latest success in India's border vigilance.
A New York resident faces federal charges for allegedly smuggling Indian nationals across the US-Canada border. Discover the details of the cross-border smuggling operation and its legal consequences.
A New York woman faces charges for a smuggling scheme moving Indian nationals from Canada into the US. Learn about the case and the national crackdown.
Sangaria police arrested two smugglers, seized 3.8kg heroin & foreign pistols dropped by drone from Pakistan. Read about the major cross-border crackdown.
Jammu & Kashmir Police dismantle a major narco-terror network, arresting six and seizing heroin worth Rs 30 crore and weapons. Read the full investigation details.
Hanumangarh police arrest two smugglers, recover 3.8kg heroin & foreign pistols dropped by drone from Pakistan. International value Rs 15 crore. Read the full investigation details.
The BSF has activated a multi-layered security system using indigenous tech to tackle cross-border drones. In 2025 alone, 278 drones were recovered and over 380kg heroin seized. Read more on the evolving threat.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has dismantled a major e-cigarette smuggling network in Tuticorin, seizing goods worth Rs 10.42 crore and arresting three individuals. Read the full investigation details.
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema refutes Himachal CM Sukhu's claim that drugs enter via Punjab, highlighting Himachal's internal failures and Punjab's anti-drug campaign results. Read the full political spat.
Amritsar police dismantle a Pakistan-linked arms smuggling module, arresting two operatives and seizing seven sophisticated pistols. Details on the cross-border operation inside.
Amritsar Counter Intelligence Unit busts cross-border narcotics smuggling module linked to Pakistan, arrests one operative and recovers 5 kg heroin. Read the full investigation details.
The pandemic halted an informal cross-border e-commerce network between India and Bangladesh that had flourished for years. Discover how this underground trade route operated and its economic impact.
Border Security Force reports alarming rise in drone-based arms smuggling from Pakistan. 272 drones seized, 200 weapons captured in Punjab frontier. Read exclusive details.